
Surf Forecasts:
North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,682 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checking in with a look at what's coming our way.
Mate, we’ve got a long look ahead, and honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) here. The forecast is showing a pretty persistent run of challenging conditions. There are no standout sessions for a solid two weeks. The first real chance for a wave is this Saturday the 12th, but it’s compromised.
For this Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 6 ft of southwest groundswell, which is a long-period 17-second swell from the optimum direction. That gives it a heap of energy (2179), meaning it'll be powerful. But the problem is the wind – it’s a moderate breeze blowing onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’s going to be messy and choppy. The water temp is 84°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not the best way to kick things off.
Sunday the 13th is more of the same. The swell drops a little to 5 ft - 5 ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore from the west, keeping things choppy.
From Monday the 14th all the way through to the end of the period on the 27th of September, it’s a long, frustrating run. The forecasts are consistently showing "poor surf conditions." The wind is a persistent problem, blowing onshore or cross-onshore almost every day from the west or west-northwest, often fresh at 16 to 19 mph. The swell energy does fluctuate, but it never comes together with clean wind.
There’s a few days where the swell gets over 5 ft, like the 19th and 20th (5 ft to 6 ft), but again, the wind is straight onshore and strong. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The period drops right down towards the end, hitting 6 to 8 seconds around the 24th, which is just short-period, junky windswell.
The only slight glimmer is the very end, on the 25th and 26th, where that long-period (18-19 second) SSW groundswell returns with moderate energy (over 1000), but it’s still accompanied by onshore winds.
So, my honest take: chalk this one off. The breaks that are usually good at North Jetty are going to be blown out. It’s one of those stretches where you leave the board in the bag. The conditions are poor, the wind is relentless, and there’s no magic window where it all clicks. It’s a bummer, but it happens. Patience, mate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 193mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2054 | 1524 | 1101 | 952 | 685 | 907 | 684 | 975 | 730 | 656 | 545 | 443 | 449 | 532 | 894 | 623 | 536 | 390 | 327 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:42PM0.63m | 3:09AM0.69m | 3:06PM0.62m | 3:33AM0.69m | 3:29PM0.60m | 3:56AM0.67m | 3:50PM0.57m | 4:18AM0.63m | 4:10PM0.52m | 4:40AM0.58m | 4:27PM0.47m | 5:03AM0.53m | 4:36PM0.42m | 5:27AM0.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM-0.04m | 9:13AM0.04m | 9:13PM-0.03m | 9:38AM0.06m | 9:35PM-0.01m | 10:02AM0.08m | 9:56PM0.02m | 10:26AM0.12m | 10:15PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.17m | 10:31PM0.12m | 11:10AM0.23m | 10:42PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 5 | 24 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 40 | 12 | 30 | 37 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 24 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 |
2054 | 1524 | 240 | 952 | 181 | 356 | 251 | 210 | 262 | 656 | 545 | 443 | 199 | 233 | 894 | 141 | 536 | 390 | 309 | 541 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 15 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
125 | 27 | 1101 | 168 | 685 | 907 | 684 | 975 | 730 | 72 | 306 | 399 | 412 | 532 | 18 | 623 | 64 | 175 | 327 | 222 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 22 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 21 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | W 10 |
— | — | 18 | 18 | 140 | 167 | 352 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | — | 449 | 249 | 45 | 18 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 7 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
— | 166 | — | — | 278 | — | — | 135 | 186 | 289 | 325 | 175 | 124 | 59 | 205 | 94 | 152 | 147 | 197 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1443 | 212 | 1111 | 1111 | 36 | 207 | 36 | 36 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 213 | 176 | 207 | 212 | 213 | 321 | 321 | 860 | 326 |
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










